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Reach School

Free schools alternative provision · Birmingham · B14 7BB

Ages 13–16 · 3 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-01-23

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill4%

3 pupils · 67 places

Pupils on roll
3
Boys / girls
2 / 1
School capacity
67
Capacity fill
3 / 67 (4%)
Free school meals
66.7%
FSM pupils
2
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools alternative provision

Age range

Ages 13–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE REACH FREE SCHOOL TRUST
Academy trust
THE REACH FREE SCHOOL TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Andy Wakefield

Location

Address
High Street, Kings Heath
Postcode
B14 7BB
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools alternative provision, Ages 13–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 3 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 66.7%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B14
21
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andy Wakefield
Telephone
01216758989
Website
www.reachschool.co.uk

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